THE WAGES OF WARSun Tzu accurately described the consequences of our wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan centuries ago. Just shows to go ya, we sure don't learn from history.Sun Tzu said:
If the army is exposed to a prolonged campaign, the nation's
resources will not suffice.When weapons are blunted, and ardor dampened, strength exhausted,
and resources depleted, the neighboring rulers will take advantage of these
complications.Then, even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the
consequences that must ensue.Therefore, I have heard of military campaigns that were clumsy but
swift, but I have never seen military campaigns that were skilled but
protracted.No nation has ever benefited from protracted warfare.
Therefore, if one is not fully cognizant of the dangers inherent in
doing battle, one cannot fully know the benefits of doing battle.Those skilled in doing battle do not raise troops twice, or
transport provisions three times.Take equipment from home but take provisions from the enemy.
Then the army will be sufficient in both equipment and provisions.
A nation can be impoverished by the army when it has to supply the
army at great distances.When provisions are transported at great distances, the citizens
will be impoverished.Those in proximity to the army will sell goods at high prices.
When goods are expensive, the citizens' wealth will be exhausted.
When their wealth is exhausted, the peasantry will be afflicted
with increased taxes.All this has happened. The Bush Admin. tried to grab Iraqui oil for the Seven Sisters who paid half their campaign costs and the War Toy manufacturers who pay the other half. They were 'bought' politicos. They lied so much between 2001 and 2003 that Chris Matthews was quoted on Charlie Rose as saying we need an enquiry to find out how much they lied, why and if prosecution should be required.
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